Strong Same-Property NOI Growth (2025)
Total same-property NOI increased 6.1% for the year, driven by same-property apartment revenue growth of 5.4%, MHC revenue growth of 7.8%, and same-property commercial revenue growth of 4.4%.
Same-Property Apartment Operating Performance
Same-property apartment occupancy was 97.3% (down 30 basis points YoY) while average monthly rental rate rose 4.8% YoY, producing a 5.4% increase in same-property apartment revenue and a 40 basis point margin improvement despite operating costs rising 4.1%.
FFO and AFFO Per Unit Improvement
FFO per unit increased 4.2% to $1.23 and AFFO per unit rose 5.1% year-over-year; AFFO payout ratio improved to 69% from 71%.
Quarterly Operating Momentum
Q4 same-property NOI increased 4.5% (revenue +4.1%, expenses +3.4%); Q4 FFO was $0.30 per unit, up 3.4% vs Q4 2024.
Favourable Mark-to-Market Opportunity
Portfolio-wide mark-to-market spread approximately 9%, with Halifax at ~15% and Bridge Columbia at ~10%, indicating ongoing rent-up/mark-to-market potential in key markets.
Improving Debt Profile
CMHC-insured mortgages represented 91% of apartment mortgage debt (up from 83% prior year). Debt as a percentage of total assets was 41.9% and debt-to-normalized EBITDA improved to 9.66x, reflecting earnings growth outpacing leverage increases.
CapEx Optimization and Repositioning Returns
Maintenance capital investment declined to $82 million in 2025 from $90 million in 2024 (-$8 million). 2,062 suites repositioned over 5 years, delivering estimated returns of 15%–20%.
Commercial Portfolio Strength
Commercial portfolio (1.2M sq ft) was 97% occupied; 56,000 sq ft leased at average base $20/sq ft (net) and net effective $12/sq ft; 117,000 sq ft renewed with weighted average in-place rent increase of 15%.
Royalty Crossing Value Creation
Royalty Crossing revenue rose from $4.6M to $6.8M (+48%) and NOI grew from $3.0M to $5.5M (+83%) since 2021, delivering ~12% return on investment and adding ~51,000 sq ft of leasable area (plus 15,000 sq ft upcoming).
Solar and Energy Initiatives
Solar capacity at year-end 2025 was 3.66 MW (~8.54% of operational electricity). Six new installations planned to add 1.15 MW (~+2.5% operational electricity), showing progress on energy-efficiency initiatives.
Active Development Pipeline Contributing to FFO
The Carrick (opened June 1, 2025) is 95% leased and expected to contribute ~US$800,000 of incremental FFO in 2026; Brightwood (128 units) 7% pre-leased, on track for May 2026 completion; Eventide (55 units) expected Q4 2026 completion; Nolan Hill Phase 3 JV completion expected Q3 2027.
Capital Recycling Executed
2025 dispositions: 23 properties (1,139 units) and 2 land parcels sold for $148M gross; net cash proceeds $87.8M were used to fund $168M of property acquisitions (416 units), supporting geographic diversification strategy.